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Somnath Superfast Express

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Somnath Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleGujarat
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiAhmedabad (ADI)
Veraval (VRL)
Stops16
Distance travelled432 km (268 mi)
Average journey time07 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22957 / 22958
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNot Available
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with
* 19223 / 19224 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express
* 19225 / 19226 Bathinda Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur)
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 22957 / 22958 Somnath Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Veraval Junction in India.[1][2][3]

It operates as train number 22957 from Ahmedabad Junction to Veraval Junction and as train number 22958 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

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The 22957/22958 Somnath Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 3 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Somnath Superfast Express – Sleeper Class

Service

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22957 Somnath Superfast Express covers the distance of 432 kilometres in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/h) & in 7 hours 50 mins (55 km/h) as 22958 Somnath Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is around 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Time Table

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  • 22957 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction on a daily basis at 22:10 PM IST and reaches Veraval at 06:00 AM IST on the next day.
  • 22958 Somnath Superfast Express leaves Veraval on a daily basis at 21:35 PM IST and reaches Ahmedabad Junction at 05:25 AM IST on the next day.

References

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